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Plate with scalloped rim

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The plate has a scalloped rim and a predominantly blue and white color scheme. The plate is round. The interior features an intricate design with swirling patterns and floral motifs in blue on a white background. There are no handles or other protrusions on the plate. The plate appears to be ornamental.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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